Tales of Panem

In this episode, I breakdown the new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping and discuss some production updates. I discuss the legacy characters, the insane production design, specific book scenes we see, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com ---- Resources to donate or find other ways to get involv...

Welcome, people of the jury, to the inaugural episode of Anatomy of an Oscar! In this show, your hosts exhume the corpse of the 2018 Academy Awards and ask: Did the Academy get it right? For our first episode, we are diving headfirst into an exciting category: Best Director. What happens when five first-time nominees in this category go head- to-head? How are we able to contrast the three establis...

This episode continues the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, featuring special guest Cailyn. We discuss English history, revisiting childhood favorites as an adult, each protagonist's relationship to the supernatural, the recently released graphic novel, and more. CONTENT WARNING for discussions of child abuse. Please listen at your...

This episode kicks off the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book Private Rites by Julia Armfield, featuring special guest Ollie (@olliephresh). We discuss the book's dystopian setting, break down the individual characters, and share our extremely sarcastic fancasts. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me:...

This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss the Capitol's reframing of the Games, Lucy Gray's presence in the lasting narrative, the dual symbolism of the raven, and more. CONTENT WARNING for emetophobia as well as discussions of suicide, addiction, and sexual assault. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok f...

This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Haymitch's helplessness, powerful side characters, what we perceive as privilege, and more. CONTENT WARNING for discussions of suicide and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com ---- Res...

This episode covers chapters 16-18 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss the arena, family legacies in District 12, Haymitch's awareness of spectatorship, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com ---- Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved: Fight for the Future Operation Olive Branch...

This episode covers chapters 13-15 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss fashion trends in Panem, District unity, religion in The Hunger Games books, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com ---- Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved: Fight for the Future Operation Olive Branch Wome...

This episode covers chapters 10-12 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss themes of identity, the Capitol machine, Haymitch's "rascal" persona, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 7-9 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Plutarch's motivations, District 12 as the focus of the series, education in Panem, and more. CONTENT WARNING for discussions of gun violence and emetophobia. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com H...

This episode covers chapters 4-6 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss acts of defiance as "posters", Haymitch's father's legacy in the narrative, odds and luck, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-3 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Haymitch's starting point as protagonist, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes connections galore, community within the Seam, and more. Listen to my Haymitch Abernathy character episode HERE . Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on A...

In this episode, I discuss the Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt, the audiobook narrator announcement, and the history of the Quarter Quell in Panem. I discuss Haymitch's family, Lenore Dove, Haymitch's eventual solitude, and more CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I discuss alcoholism and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion. RSVP for Hunger Games Trivia Listen to my Haymitch Abernathy epi...

In this relaunch episode, I catch up on all Sunrise on the Reaping news and answer some listener questions. I discuss symbolism on the cover, which characters I'm most excited to see, my predictions about the structure of the book, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In this episode, I am joined by actor Mackenzie Lansing to discuss part 2 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, particularly focusing on her character, Coral. We discuss her audition and training process, early conversations about her character, the foundations of the careers and district loyalty, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information,...

This episode covers part one of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, The Mentor. I discuss Coriolanus's early path to becoming his father, how the score supports the story, various mentor/tribute dynamics, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In honor of the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, this week I am discussing all of the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes promotion that I have yet to cover. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down the history of Panem by year, going into detail about the country's formation, recounting major events throughout its history, and going through the list of all known victors. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite scenes from the books and why I love them so much. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by some friends to play a round of Hunger Games trivia. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Sejanus Plinth. I discuss Sejanus's thoughts before his death, his legacy (or lack thereof), the Plinth family's wealth, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I am joined by my friends Emily and Ari to talk about the relationship between Katniss and Peeta, as well as their individual characters. We discuss Katniss's subconscious connection between Peeta and hope, chosen family, allowing characters the space to not be okay, and more. Follow my guests on social media: Emily - Twitter / TikTok / Kessel Run Relay podcast Ari - Twitter / Mi...

This month's character study episode is about Lucy Gray Baird. I discuss the understanding of human nature, the mystery of Lucy Gray, The Hanging Tree lyrics, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 26-the epilogue of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss expectations of trust, the death of Sejanus Plinth, the origin of the Hunger Games, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 21-25 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss district-born Peacekeepers, Coriolanus's victim mentality, the choice to become like his father, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and m...